I am the stepmother of an adult (43) son. He has been addicted since the age of 13. I believe he is schizophrenic (self diagnosis) because he has the traits. However, that is not here or there. His father is a super duper enabler. I have tried to distance myself from the situation, but that is very difficult for many reasons. His father does a very good job of keeping the situation from me, because I get so angry. I am so worried about my husband, because he is 85 and I am beginning to see the signs of stress on his face when he returns from working with him (he provides work for him). I just don't know where my place is in this situation. People tell me to just let my husband handle it, but it affects me as well (our time together, our finances). I am 67 and see my life fleeting as well. - Tanya
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Gail
6/2/2015 12:22:23 am
I have am also a stepparent. I have two adult stepchildren who are both addicts. My husband is disabled. He had a nervous breakdown from all the stress about 9 years ago and has never recovered. My stepkids use this to their advantage and know how to manipulate him. I understand how difficult your situation is.
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